“The South’s Most Stunning”
Design Prompt: Design a 14 page spread based on a piece of Georgia Tech history.
This was the final project in my graphic design class. This project required a demonstration of graphic design principles such as the use of grid, negative space, intentional design choices, etc. I chose to explore the history and architecture of Brittain Dining Hall in my spread.
Things I learned
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After
Lesson 1:
Form truly does follows function
In the original design, the text is presented in a long column with no breaks in between. There was little to no intentionality behind the form of the text, and therefore in my iteration I thought about how to maximize readability while also making sure the design was balanced.
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After
Lesson 2:
Simplicity in design is effective
For the design spread below, I wanted to convey the content about Daisy Daniels through a post card. In my original design, I had found a stock photo of a letter and decided the rest of my design based on the photo. In my iteration, I wanted to see if there was a simpler but smarter way to get the essence of the post card.